Bible Q&As
Question: Would it be considered a sin in God’s eyes if you were to marry a divorced person if the cause of the divorce was not this person’s fault? Answer: As you are no doubt aware, Jesus gave very definite rules concerning marriage and divorce. He totally disallowed divorce (see Mark 10:11-12). The law of … [Read more…]
Question: Why did Jesus say the one exception to His law against divorce was in the case of fornication? I always supposed fornication to be between persons not bound by marriage. Answer: The Bible seems to use the words “adultery” and “fornication” interchangeably. The word translated “fornication” is also translated as “unfaithfulness,” “unchastity,” “loss of … [Read more…]
Answer: Membership is reserved for those who have made a serious study of all the principles taught by the Church and are making a sincere effort to live by the Bible. If you are interested in specific details, please write for the publication, Synopsis of the Principal Beliefs and Practices of the Megiddo Church. To … [Read more…]
Answer: Our Church supports the laws of life, as God set them in motion and planned that they should be respected. In a world under proper management and a proper moral code, abortion would never be an issue; all life would be treated with respect and not abused. We can be sure that after Christ … [Read more…]
Question: Dear Sir/Madam: I have visited your website and receive your monthly publication. I am beginning to understand your Biblical interpretation on some issues. However, I am confused about how you apply your beliefs to everyday life. What should one’s everyday life be like, especially the life of a married woman? Do you have Church … [Read more…]
Question: What does it mean when you mention the “New Age”? Are you part of the New Age Movement? Answer: When we use the term “New Age,” we are referring to the Millennial reign of Christ on the earth, the thousand years of peace and prosperity which will follow the present age, when all will … [Read more…]
Answer: In terms of literally washing one another’s feet, the answer is no. When Jesus instituted the practice at the Last Supper, it is obvious from the reading of the text that He had something deeper in mind than literal washing. Note His words in John 13:7: “What I am doing you do not understand … [Read more…]
Question: I am interested in your Church’s stand on conscientious objection and details regarding your founder’s opposition to war. Answer: As a Church we are conscientious objectors to war. What is the basis for our position? Our founder, Rev. L.T. Nichols devoted many years of his life to earnest Bible study. He found in the … [Read more…]
Question: When you say a “new perspective” on the Bible it sends up a red flag for me because the Bible is not a new Book. Answer: When we speak of a “new perspective,” we are not using the word to suggest something before unknown; but rather something unorthodox or non-traditional in contrast to nominal … [Read more…]
Question: What is magic? And who or what is behind it? How does the Bible explain or expose this mysterious science? How can we explain this phenomenon as portrayed in the Bible in 1 Samuel 28:8-19? Answer: Magic is nothing but sleight of hand. Magicians learn to make moves so quickly that the average person … [Read more…]